Prof. Nikolay Gabrovski, nominated by the GERB-UDF coalition in December 2022 to lead a technocratic government, stated that narrow party interests caused the rejection of his candidacy, marking a missed opportunity for Bulgarian political stability. The failed nomination, which received only 113 votes in parliament, resulted in a prolonged political crisis in the country. You can read a direct report on the statement at BNR (Bulgarian National Radio) .